2026-08-07T11:51:25-05:00 2025-12-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 4150 2ND STREET SOUTH SUITE 400 ST CLOUD MN 56301 990 2025-01-01 813828875 ADVOCATES FOR REPRODUCTIVE EDUCATION ADVO 2184541546 615 OAK ST BRAINERD MN 56401 JENNA WEISS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2184541546 2026-08-06 1 KRISTIN L SCHMIDT CPA P01487323 3202035500 2026-08-06 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z WE ARE - THE CLINIC JENNA WEISS 615 OAK ST BRAINERD MN 56401 629087 0 X WWW.WEAREBRAINERD.ORG X 2016 MN TO INCREASE ACCESS AND DECREASE BARRIERS TO ACCURATE SEXUAL HEALTH INFORMATION AND SERVICES. 10 10 19 10 0 0 443658 485468 127162 129107 87 11748 -267 -2183 570640 624140 148 3 0 0 373737 395354 0 0 24827 136286 138911 510171 534268 60469 89872 235855 328569 11779 13827 224076 314742 X TO INCREASE ACCESS AND DECREASE BARRIERS TO ACCURATE SEXUAL HEALTH INFORMATION AND SERVICES. 0 0 224290 3 127208 WEARE - THE CLINIC, A REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CLINIC, OPENED IN OCTOBER 2017. WE HAVE HAD OVER 5000 CLIENT VISITS SINCE OPENING, PROVIDING EDUCATION, AFFORDABLE BIRTH CONTROL OPTIONS, AND/OR TESTING AND TREATMENT FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STI). ALL CLIENTS ARE SCREENED FOR ENROLLMENT INTO THE MINNESOTA FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM (MFPP). MFPP COVERS FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES, INCLUDING ANNUAL EXAMS, BIRTH CONTROL, STI TESTING AND TREATMENT, AND PREGNANCY TESTING. THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR YOUTH OR YOUNG ADULTS WHO DON'T WISH TO USE THEIR PARENTS' INSURANCE BECAUSE OF CONFIDENTIALITY. WEARE IS THE ONLY HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION IN CROW WING COUNTY ENROLLING CLIENTS IN MFPP. ABOUT 45% OF OUR CLIENTS ENROLL IN MFPP. WEARE OPERATES 2 OUTREACH CLINICS. WEARE@CLC IS OUR OUTREACH CLINIC LOCATED ON THE CAMPUS AT CLC. THIS CLINIC IS STAFFED WITH AN RN AND OFFERS FREE EDUCATION, STI TESTING/TREATMENT AND EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION AND PREGNANCY TESTS AVAILABLE TO THE MORE THAN 3900 STUDENTS WHO ATTEND THE COLLEGE. CLIENTS WANTING BIRTH CONTROL OPTIONS, INCLUDING CONDOMS, ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES, RINGS, PATCHES, IUDS, AND IMPLANTS, ARE REFERRED TO THE WEARE - THE CLINIC LOCATION. WEARE ALSO OPERATES A WEEKLY OUTREACH CLINIC AT THE RELATIONSHIP SAFETY ALLIANCE (FORMERLY MID-MINNESOTA WOMEN'S CENTER) AND IS STAFFED WEEKLY WITH AN RN TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS FOR THE RESIDENTS (FEMALE VICTIMS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE). WE OFFER ON-SITE STI AND PREGNANCY TESTING AND REFER TO WEARE - THE CLINIC FOR FOLLOW-UP, BIRTH CONTROL, OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES. WE ARE PILOTING A GROWING STI DROP BOX PROGRAM TO ALLOW COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SELF-SCREEN FOR CHLAMYDIA AND GONORRHEA PRIVATELY, DROP THEIR SAMPLES CONFIDENTIAL AND CONVENIENTLY IN COMMUNITY LOCATIONS, AND RECEIVE TREATMENT IF NEEDED.WEARE - THE CLINIC PROVIDED OVER 850 APPOINTMENTS IN 2025, AN ALL TIME RECORD FOR THE CLINIC. THIS DEMONSTRATES BOTH THE INCREASING NEED FOR OUR SERVICES AND THE GROWING TRUST WE ARE BUILDING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. 218597 0 1899 WEARE IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ACCURATE, EVIDENCE-BASED INFORMATION TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS. WEARE IS CURRENTLY EXPANDING OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMMING INTO 7 AREAS: STI, BIRTH CONTROL, ANATOMY, CONSENT, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, PARENT/CHILD WORKSHOPS, AND GENDER 101. WE HAVE REACHED THOUSANDS OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS SINCE 2016. WEARE OFFERS SEVERAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING SEXUAL HEALTH FOR 8TH AND 9TH GRADERS, PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK TEENS, LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY AND EVENTS AND EDUCATION SESSIONS AT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE. WEARE CLINICAL STAFF WORK CLOSELY WITH THE NURSING STUDENTS, PROVIDING SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION TO ENHANCE EXISTING CURRICULUM. OUTREACH EDUCATION PROGRAMMING CONTINUES TO EXPAND TO NEW AUDIENCES WITH CLASSES FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN ENROLLED IN ECFE (EARLY CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY EDUCATION) AND SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AT PARTNER ORGANIZATION INCLUDING: THE SHOP, PORT HOME FOR GIRLS AND BOYS, ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER AND LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES. IN 2025, LET'S TALK, OUR EDUCATION PROGRAM REACHED AROUND 1,400 PEOPLE WITH EVIDENCE-BASED, MEDICALLY ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, CONSENT, IDENTITY, SEXUAL HEALTH, AND MORE. IN 2025, WE PROVIDED EDUCATION TO OVER 800 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, 500 COLLEGE STUDENTS (INCLUDING ATHLETES AND NURSING STUDENTS), 40 PARENTS, TEACHERS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND MORE! 442887 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 1 19 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 MN X X JENNA WEISS 2184541546 615 OAK ST BRAINERD MN 56401 JENNA WEISS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 39692 0 1228 DEVON CHARLIER PRIOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 28811 0 812 JENNIFER PEREZ CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 GOVINDA BUDROW VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ANNE NELSON FISHER TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DAWN ESPE SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER FASTNER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 LINDA HOLLIDAY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL JACOBSEN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHANIE SHOOK DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 KALSEY STULTS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ERIN SWANSON DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 68503 0 2040 0 0 0 0 0 2500 2255 256551 224162 485468 PROGRAM & EVENT INCOME 621400 129107 129107 129107 11748 11748 2764 2255 4015 -1251 -1251 932 -932 -932 624140 129107 0 9565 3 3 70543 23279 23279 23985 283396 263559 19837 8440 7849 591 4327 4024 303 28648 26643 2005 8484 8484 8310 4155 4155 12214 12214 4791 4791 24822 24822 1103 1103 6984 4509 2475 COST OF SERVICES PROVID 29386 29386 PROGRAM EXPENSES 22338 22338 CLINIC EXPENSES 7076 7076 EVENT EXPENSES 6317 5475 842 7086 1661 5425 534268 442887 66554 24827 114951 202856 114644 119092 6260 6621 235855 328569 11779 13827 11779 13827 X 219956 310622 4120 4120 224076 314742 235855 328569 89872 794 0 X X 0 0 0 X 287984 272497 230505 443658 485468 1720112 287984 272497 230505 443658 485468 1720112 170656 1549456 1961 29 77 87 11748 13902 11752 12886 -193 -2183 22262 395 900 1020 2315 1758591 713201 0.88110 0.84090 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MERCH SALES - 2022 AMOUNT: $ 395. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 100. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 20. OTHER INCOME - 2023 AMOUNT: $ 800. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 1,000. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES THAT HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN COLLABORATION WITH AN EXTERNAL CPA FIRM. THIS INCLUDES GATHERING ALL NECESSARY FINANCIAL DATA AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES, GOVERNANCE, AND OPERATIONS. THE FORM 990 IS COMPLETED BY CLA TO ENSURE ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. THIS MAY INVOLVE CROSS-REFERENCING FINANCIAL RECORDS, CONFIRMING COMPLIANCE WITH IRS REQUIREMENTS, AND ENSURING ALL SCHEDULES AND ATTACHMENTS ARE INCLUDED. A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990, INCLUDING SCHEDULE B, IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE ENTIRE GOVERNING BODY WITH REQUESTED FEEDBACK FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THIS CAN BE DONE VIA EMAIL, SECURE DOCUMENT-SHARING PLATFORMS, OR PRINTED COPIES AT A MEETING. THE GOVERNING BODY MEMBERS REVIEW THE FORM 990 INDIVIDUALLY. THEY LOOK FOR ANY DISCREPANCIES, ERRORS, OR AREAS NEEDING CLARIFICATION. THEY MAY ALSO CONSIDER WHETHER THE FORM ACCURATELY REFLECTS THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATUS AND ACTIVITIES. THE GOVERNING BODY MEMBERS PROVIDE FEEDBACK TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. ANY NECESSARY REVISIONS ARE MADE TO THE FORM 990 BASED ON THIS FEEDBACK. ONCE ALL REVISIONS ARE MADE AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS SATISFIED WITH THE FORM, THE GOVERNING BODY FORMALLY APPROVES THE FORM 990 FOR FILING. THE APPROVED FORM 990 IS FILED WITH THE IRS BY THE DUE DATE WITH ASSISTANCE FROM CLA. A COPY OF THE FINAL FILED FORM IS KEPT IN THE ORGANIZATION'S RECORDS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ANY DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, OF MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS. ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE REVIEWED, BUT A FINANCIAL INTEREST IS NOT NECESSARILY A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. A PERSON WITH A FINANCIAL INTEREST MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ONLY IF THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DECIDES THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORT A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. HOW DOES THE ORGANIZATION DOCUMENT PROCEEDINGS RESULTING FROM CONFLICTS OF INTEREST? THE MINUTES OF THE GOVERNING BOARD AND ALL COMMITTEES WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL CONTAIN THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS FOUND TO HAVE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE NATURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST, ANY ACTION TAKEN TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAS PRESENT, THE GOVERNING BOARD'S OR COMMITTEE'S DECISION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTED, THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS PRESENT FOR DISCUSSIONS, THE CONTENT OF THE DISCUSSION, AND A RECORD OF ANY VOTES TAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROCEEDINGS. ANNUALLY OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES COMPLETE A STATEMENT THAT INDICATES IF THEY HAVE ANY KNOWN CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A PHYSICAL DOCUMENTS ARE RETAINED ON SITE ACCORDING TO THE RETENTION SCHEDULE. DOCUMENTS ARE REVIEWED AT LEAST ANNUALLY, AND THOSE DOCUMENTS THAT ARE READY TO BE DESTROYED ARE SHREDDED ON SITE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECEIVES A YEARLY REVIEW BASED ON STRATEGIC GOALS DETERMINED WITH THE BOARD. GOALS ARE UPDATED AT REGULAR STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSIONS. LAST COMPLETED STRATEGIC PLAN: MAY 2022. THE REVIEW IS CONDUCTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AND INCLUDES FEEDBACK FROM BOARD MEMBERS, STAFF, AND KEY COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THE CURRENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS HIRED IN JUNE OF 2025, AND THE ANNUAL REVIEW PROCESS IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 2026. OTHER OFFICERS INCLUDE ONLY BOARD MEMBERS, WHO ARE NOT COMPENSATED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REASONABLE REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 1: ORGANIZATION USES MODIFIED CASH BASIS FOR THEIR ACCOUNTING METHOD